Botox

What is Botox®?

Botox® is a very diluted form of the
botulinum protein. Since the 1990s, many people have been injected with
Botox® without any long-term negative effects. Very few short- term
complications have been reported. It is a safe and effective way to
remove the lines that show up on foreheads, crows feet and vertical
wrinkles that can appear on an upper lip.

Botox® is not a permanent solution and
follow-up visits about three to six months apart are needed to keep the
wrinkles from reappearing.

Does Botox® hurt?

Botox® is delivered by a quick
injection and can be done in your dermatologist’s office. It is
virtually painless and there is a very short recovery time. Most people
return to work right after a Botox® treatment.

How Does Botox® Work?

A Botox® injection weakens the muscles
that cause the wrinkles. It does not normally interfere with facial
expressions. Weakening the muscle that causes the wrinkles to form
creates dramatic improvement in appearance that can be seen within two
to seven days.

There may be mild discomfort when the
doctor administers the injections. Some patients report some slight
soreness and bruising that may appear in the few days after the
treatment.

How Long Does The Botox® Treatment Last?

The muscles that were weakened by a
Botox® injection eventually regain their strength and the wrinkles may
reappear. Normally, the treatment lasts for three months but can last
for six months for some patients.